Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gobbet

noun
/ˈɡɒb.ɪt/
Definition
A small lump or piece of something, especially food.
Examples
  • He took a big gobbet of cake and placed it on his plate.
  • The artist used a gobbet of paint to create texture on the canvas.
Meaning
A gobbet refers to a small, usually irregularly shaped portion of material, often used to describe a piece of meat or any solid substance that can be eaten or handled.
Synonyms
  • chunk
  • lump
  • piece
  • bit